Propulsion Subsystem Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Staff Propulsion Subsystem Engineer | Lockheed Martin
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Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBM) is one of Lockheed Martin's best-in-class Lines of Businesses that prioritizes partnership, integrity and reliability. Controls Engineering is an organization within FBM that facilitates control of the missile through servo actuators, gas hydraulic systems and small rocket motors. We are a community of engineers looking for a dependable engineer to join our tight-knit group. The Mechanical Controls group is an organization within FBM that is responsible for the design and production support of the systems that control the missile both before and after boost.
This position is for an Engineer in the Post Boost Control System (PBCS) IPT that both collaborates well in a team environment and has excellent communication skills. In this role, you will have numerous opportunities to represent the PBCS IPT with our Navy partner, LM leadership, and suppliers, with many opportunities for career development along the way. The PBCS IPT is responsible for the development, manufacture, and management of the PBCS which is an attitude control and propulsive subsystem controlling the missile in a phase of the flight.
This role is as a RSE delegate for the PBCS which provides a single technical point of contact for the entire PBSC and each product within the PBCS while providing continuity of product knowledge and source data. The RSE delegate will develop the PBCS architecture and design while collaborating with component development teams. Management of these component and system relationships provides traceability of all products, the product owners, and the required accountability.
The RSE delegate should be a knowledgeable, experienced, trained specialist who will act as a technical advocate for the product through the product's lifecycle from requirements definition through mission operations. This RSE delegate is responsible and accountable for proper performance and Mission Success of the PBCS throughout its lifecycle by resisting inappropriate compromise and risk, and balancing technical performance against cost and schedule pressures while ensuring Mission Success
Experience working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other technical personnel to create program plans and track the plans through execution Experience working on engineering development programs Experience successfully leading projects as a technical POC Experience interacting with customers to deliver development hardware or systems Experience with presentations to internal senior leaders such as Directors Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for…
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